The brits are silly anyway, I would just ignore mr. purchase-the-barony guy and follow the wise advice of the previous posters.

A related question is: why would GB allow people buy these titles anyway? Doesn't this just dilute the meaning of a title. To me, people should have to earn this kind of stuff. I know, I know, perhaps singing well doesn't necessarily deserve a title, but at least Elton John and others did have to DO something to earn their title rather than show up with a wad of cash.

My Dutch ancestor earned their title by helping out during the 100 year war...OK so anyone with a sword apparently got a title back then, but still....